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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Article by Susan Paterson, February 2008
To slurp or not to slurp? Which of the three bows to use? Unravel the intricacies of this most formal of rituals. Read the full article ›
Tags: Culture • Eating & Drinking • Japan • Kyoto • Nagoya • Osaka • Tokyo
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Naked Japan
Article by Rob Crossan, April 2007
Stereotypes are made to be broken and the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Man Festival, is a case in point. Read the full article ›
Tags: Culture • Festivals & Events • Japan
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